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Decision Car 27 Start Procedure Infringement

Australian Grand Prix · 2026 · 8 March 2026 · Doc 59

Driver
Nico Hulkenberg
Team
Audi Revolut F1 Team
Session
Reconnaissance Laps

2026 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

06 - 08 March 2026

The Stewards

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager, Audi Revolut F1 Team Document 59 Date 08 March 2026

Time 16:42 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 27 - Nico Hulkenberg Competitor Audi Revolut F1 Team

Time 14:30

Session Reconnaissance Laps Fact At the end of the reconnaissance laps Car 27 did not reach the grid under its own

power.

Infringement Alleged breach of Article B5.2.4 of the FIA F1 Regulations.

Decision No further Action Reason The Stewards reviewed video evidence and determined that Car 27 did not reach the grid under its own power and could therefore not start the Race from the grid. The team removed Car 27 from the grid and returned it to the garage. It did not start the race. In the circumstances, no infringement was committed. Competitors are reminded that they have the right to appeal certain decisions of the Stewards, in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code and Chapter 5 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time limits.

Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.

Nish Shetty Mathieu Remmerie

Pedro Lamy Matthew Selley

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